A leaked document has detailed a proposal for an Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission to tackle political misconduct in the federal parliament.

The commission would have authority to investigate complaints and enforce penalties, such as fines, suspensions, or expulsions, especially targeting workplace safety violations.

Initially recommended in a 2021 report, the commission is anticipated to be functional by October after delays due to its novel and complex nature.

Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher cites efforts to secure bipartisan support for the commission's establishment, despite expected political challenges.

The commission's structure includes six part-time commissioners and operates independently from political influence, overseeing MPs, their staff, and parliamentary workers.

The move to create the commission comes in response to repeated instances of MPs' misconduct, with the aim of deterring future unethical behavior.