Australia's National Strategy for Ecologically Sustainable Development, in place since 1992, aims to improve total quality of life now and in the future while maintaining ecological processes (see section on “mainstreaming of biodiversity into sustainable development, green growth and other relevant strategies”). Under strategic dimensions, the importance of biodiversity in achieving sustainable development is explained, and links with tourism and exploration of resources are made. Under sector-level programmes, a separate programme with explicit budget is set out for biodiversity-related work.