An independent research team at the Queensland University of Technology is exploring the social impacts of mining development on the state's local and regional communities.

And if you want to have your say you'll need to hurry - the survey closes on 27 May!

Professor Kerry Carrington, the Head of School of Justice with the university's Faculty of Law, says the past decade has seen significant shifts in the way mining labour is sourced and resources are extracted.

"Mining and energy projects now operate continuously, through production processes organised around block rosters of 12-hour shifts increasingly reliant on non-resident labour accommodated in work camps or single person quarters," Professor Carrington says.

"As a result, many workers are travelling large distances to mining towns to work in new mining projects.

"This survey aims to assess how these changes are impacting on the local economy, employment, the provision of social services and recreational activities, housing, community safety, crime, and community lifestyle and wellbeing. A follow-up survey is also planned to identify how these changes are impacting on families and workers."

Permanent and temporary residents of mining communities or Queensland regional areas, aged 18 years and over, can participate in the study.

To do the survey, simply click here.

For further information and a summary of what respondents have told the research team so far, click here.

Any queries, please email Professor Kerry Carrington