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@strypey @stuartcroall
Posting these here : In the off chance someone will do a #MetaTag search on #ProportionalVoting or #PostWestminsterDemocracy or some such.

https://www.fairvote.ca/stv/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_transferable_vote

Here in Australia we have a mix of systems across three levels of government,.MY preference is for what is called Single Transferable Vote ( generally Ozians call STV Hare/Clarke).
Our _worst_ case is the federal House of Reps which is simpler and preferential only.

First past the post should be limited to electing who's making the tea this arvo. In no sane electorate would it be used to decide the result of a referendum. (FFS! UK)

The German (federal) and NZ systems have much to commend them.

All that said *never underestimate the capacity of the Parties* (and associated industries) to beat any system to a shape that continues *their* reign.