LANDHOLDERS in the Maranoa can now have their say on changes to Queensland's mineral and energy laws.

Shine Lawyer's Glen Martin has been working with local landholders, ensuring they're getting a fair deal when working with mining and energy companies.

He said landholders needed to ensure they kept up to date with changes to the Mineral and Resources Act now, as the changes did not undergo usual parliament scrutiny.

"We strongly recommend that you look at the regulations and if you think it appropriate make a submission," Mr Martin said.

"The regulations set rules about land access and other issues which affect the rights of landholders.

"Some of the important changes include setting new restricted land areas, implementing opt-out agreements, detailing things that must be put into agreements with landholders and documents that must be given to landholders."

Submissions must be made by 5pm on January 19. Email them to mqra@dnrm.qld.gov.au or post to Resources Policy and Projects, Lands and Mines Policy, PO Box 15168, City East, QLD 4002.

Understanding the changes:

• The Mineral and Energy Resources Act was passed in September
• New regulations have been released by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines

View the full document at https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/our-department/policies-initiatives/mining-resources/modernising-queensland-resource-acts-program/consultations/restricted-land-and-land-access-regulations.