Barrister Alan MacSporran has been confirmed as the new chairman of Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC).

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk made the announcement today, ending a drawn-out stoush between the Labor Government and the Liberal National Party (LNP) over who should hold the position.

Mr MacSporran recently led the Queensland Government's inquiry into the greyhound racing industry and previously served in the oversight role of parliamentary crime and misconduct commissioner.

The nomination process has attracted controversy, with the Liberal National Party accusing Labor of doing a "sneaky deal" to get its nominee approved.

Katter's Australian Party MP Rob Katter took the place of a Labor MP on the Parliamentary Crime and Corruption Committee (PCCC) last week, to give the Government the cross-party support required by law.

The LNP had been blocking the appointment amid a standoff over their wish to have former deputy premier Jeff Seeney chair the PCCC.

The Opposition supported the appointment, with Shadow Attorney-General Ian Walker congratulating Mr MacSporran personally.

"He brings a wealth of experience to this critical role," Mr Walker said.

Ms Palaszczuk said Mr MacSporran had years of experience to be equipped for the job.

"I don't think that they can fault [his] credentials, and this begins a new chapter.

"He is a fresh start for our anti-corruption watchdog in Queensland and he will commence his duties on the first of September."

The CCC said it was advised the Executive Council had approved Mr MacSporran's appointment.

"Management and staff of the CCC look forwarding to welcoming and working with Mr MacSporran," it said.

The corruption watchdog has been without a permanent boss for more than two years.

Ken Levy was appointed as acting chairman by the former LNP Government, and after several extensions his contract ended on June 30.

Ann Gummow has been serving as acting chairperson since then.

Dr Levy is still being investigated by the ethics committee over whether he misled a parliamentary hearing in 2013 about his contact with the Newman government before writing an opinion piece in support of anti-bikie laws.