Leading criminal barrister Michael Byrne will head the Queensland government's commission of inquiry into organised crime.
The former deputy director of Public Prosecution will head the broad inquiry, which Labor promised during the January election campaign.
"Mr Byrne is a respected legal mind who carries a wealth of experience," Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk told the House.
"As a leading Queensland criminal barrister, he is well qualified to lead the commission that will delve into organised crime and broader issues that allow it to occur."
She said the inquiry would examine drug trafficking, extortion, violence, child sex offences and other forms of organised crime.
Ms Palaszczuk said it also would be able to compel witnesses to give evidence and name organised crime figures.
The Commission of Inquiry will check the adequacy and appropriate nature of responses to organised crime, the co-operation between Queensland and other law enforcement agencies and the strength of current laws.
The inquiry will also investigate and report on likely future trends in organised crime.
Police, prosecutors, academic and intelligence service witnesses are expected to be called.
The Commission of Inquiry will start on May 1 and is due to report its findings on October 30.
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