labour will copy costello's economic success althoguh IR revisions will attempt to reflect increases in supply side efficiency rather than demand (labour's touch on things).
I know not nearly enough of Rudd, but I know Howard is full of Sh*t
Howard kisses too much american arse
This may not directly apply, and it may not necessarily happen, but a change may get the cops off our back with regards to traffic law.
Finally, if labour is elected, there will be much uncertainty. This is rarely good for an economy.
For me personally, i'm studying to be a lawyer. if the country has problems, they will proably be evident in the legal system in a few years time, just about when I'm able to practise... more business for me. if things run smoothly and labour does a good job, good for all of us.
I think its a matter of the lesser of two evils.