Qld appoints new integrity commissioner

The Queensland government has appointed a new Integrity Commissioner to independently advise politicians and public servants on ethics issues.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk on Thursday announced Townsville Hospital and Health Service Human Research Ethics Committee chair Dr Nikola Stepanov would replace outgoing commissioner Richard Bingham.

"The Integrity Commissioner is an officer of the Queensland Parliament, with responsibility for providing advice on integrity and ethics issues to members of the Legislative Assembly, statutory office holders and senior public servants," Ms Palaszczuk said.

"This independent role also oversees the maintenance of the Register of Queensland Lobbyists."

Dr Stepanov's term will begin on Saturday.

Her qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy, a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Nursing.