A statement from the office of the Member for Cook, Jason O'Brien, said Queenslanders should be concerned that the Federal Opposition continues to meddle in the State's Wild Rivers legislation before an inquiry has completed.

The purpose of the legislation is to preserve the natural values of rivers that have not been significantly affected by development.

The Bligh Government has welcomed the Federal House of Representatives Economics Committee Inquiry into Queensland's Wild Rivers and on Friday Cabinet considered its submission to the committee.

The Minister for Natural Resources, Stephen Robertson, said the inquiry was an opportunity for fact-based discussion on striking the right balance between environmental protection and economic development in Wild Rivers areas.

"The inquiry is an important opportunity to highlight the range of initiatives the Government has introduced to improve indigenous employment and economic development opportunities,'' Mr Robertson said. "This includes the highly successful Wild River Rangers program.

"Our submission highlights that the preservation of the natural values of wild river areas and other natural resource protection and tourism initiatives, such as World Heritage listing, are likely to provide further opportunity for economic advancement in the future."

Mr Robertson said considerable misinformation was being spread about Queensland's Wild Rivers legislation.

"A Wild Rivers declaration does not put a stop to development,'' Mr Robertson said. "Many sustainable development opportunities that align with indigenous aspirations can be enhanced through the declaration of a Wild River area. The Government's submission to the inquiry will highlight this.''

Mr Robertson said Federal Opposition leader Tony Abbott had no mandate on Wild Rivers.

"The Government took its Wild Rivers legislation to the last election," Mr Robertson said.

"Many Traditional owners and Indigenous leaders have publicly supported our Wild Rivers program and the preservation of Queensland's wild rivers.''

Mr Robertson said it was concerning that the Federal Opposition seemed to be moving on proposed amendments to Wild Rivers legislation before the Economics Committee finalises its inquiry.

He said Nationals Deputy Leader Nigel Scullion yesterday reintroduced into the Senate the Wild Rivers Bill that was passed by the upper house in June last year.

Sen Scullion claimed the draft laws weren't considered by the House of Representatives before the 2010 federal election and had expired.

However, Mr Robertson said Sen Scullion's actions were outside the established process to consider the Bill's implications.

"This is a diversionary attack on Queensland's Wild rivers program that is completely disrespecting the work the inquiry is doing," Mr Robertson said.

"Our submission to the inquiry proposes that if changes are required to native title rights as set out in the Opposition Bill, this should be addressed through extensive and considered debate.''