Probe into Qld watchdog could be broadened

A new inquiry into Queensland's CCC follows the resignation of its chair Alan MacSporran last week. (AAP)

Former judge Tony Fitzgerald has the power to broaden the scope of his inquiry into Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission, but the state government won't order him to do so.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has appointed Mr Fitzgerald, who led a landmark 1987/89 inquiry into corruption in Queensland leading to the CCC being established, to review the watchdog.