The upside of proportional representation is that minority views get represented. The downside is that utternutters get a platform. The alternative is that all parties cluster round a a mediocre electable centre, as in the UK.

It's worth the risks- it's even possible that the Murdoch media won't know which prejudice to push, when there are several, and local, internet- based campaigns will have the chance of success.

Take what;s on offer, and sort out a better system later.