Introduction

The Fact Checker was developed to evaluate claims made by opponents by looking at the research.

In addition to the topics listed below, we also encourage you to check out our Mythbusters, including:

What about Israel?
Is proportional representation unconstitutional?
Can countries with PR get things done?
Does proportional representation harm rural voters?
Was there no consensus?

Fact Checker Topics

Is PR too complicated?
Fringe Parties
Extremists
Economy
Elected or Appointed MPs?
Stability
Local Representation
Voter Turnout
Partisan Advantage

To read the research on proportional representation, we encourage you to go to A Look At the Evidence.