Companies focused on the tourism industry, for example, tour operators, travel agents, cruise ship industry, boat charters, holiday resorts etc., all have vested interests in coral reef. People who focus on coral reef management and conservation, such as the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, community groups, the Reef Tourism and Recreation Advisory Committee, all play a role in ensuring that the coral reef is used responsibly. The Australian, Queensland and other local governments play a very important role in protecting the reef as they have the power to create laws, particularly the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population, Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism, Parks Queensland and Wildlife Service. These groups, as well as others such as Local Marine Advisory Committees and Coral Reef Advisory Committees, particularly the Coral Reef Advisory Committee for Tourism and Recreation, all play a role in ensuring that the reef is used