Talk:Australian electoral system: Difference between revisions
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::: I can confirm [[User:Kristomun|Kristomun]]'s point; STV is not the problem for proportional representation. STV is used to elect the Senate, which has a relatively strong crossbench of minor parties and independents. It is still not fully proportional though, as Senate seats are allocated by state and territory, not by population. There's also some wastage of voting power due to the transfer method used ([[wikipedia:Single_transferable_vote#Transfers_of_surplus_votes|transfer of surplus votes in STV]]), but that's a minor problem comparatively.
::: The major problem for proportional representation is the House of Representatives, which is elected by electorate, using IRV. The electoral divisions are mostly fair, being directed by the independent [
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