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1.4.2. Proportional Representation Systems

The basic principles underlying proportional representation elections are that all voters deserve representation and that all political groups in society deserve to be represented in our legislatures in proportion to their strength in the electorate. This can be achieved in various ways:

 

a. Party List Votingb. Mixed-Member Proportional Votingc. Alternative Vote System/Preferential Voting System/Single Transferrable Voting System