Human rights lawyers on Friday told the Queensland government its rushed proposed changes to street march legislation would turn peaceful protesters into criminals.

After a week of climate protests across Brisbane, lawyers warned the government its planned legislation could backfire and make relations between police and protesters worse.

Lawyers warn that changes are not needed to Queensland's street march legislation. Credit:AAP

A member of the Queensland Council for Civil Liberties warned the state government was rushing through legislation, while a lawyer from the Caxton Legal Centre urged “calm and caution”.

A public hearing was held at Parliament on Friday into proposed legislation that would give police extra powers if protesters used lock-on devices and booby traps during protests.