THE Queensland treasurer says criticism of the state government's plan to lease assets, by a leading economics professor, are more of a challenge to the opposition than his own plans.

UNIVERSITY of Queensland professor of economics John Quiggin has released a review of the Newman government's so-called "Strong Choices" plan, which will lease some state assets for 99 years in a bid to battle the state's debt.

Originally published asQld treasurer not worried by plan critics