Under the Energy Resources Act 2000 and Energy Resources Regulations 2013, environmental impact reports (EIRs) and draft statements of environmental objectives (SEOs) must be circulated for public comment. Notices inviting submissions from interested members of the public on EIRs and draft SEOs are published on the Department for Energy and Mining (DEM) website and in state and regional newspapers. All submissions made in response to an invitation for public comment will be made available on the Environmental Register on the DEM website, and during office hours at the public office determined by the Minister. This brochure provides guidance on what to consider when making a public submission and how to protect privacy for personal information such as contact details.