Which candidates from which lists are to secure the seats allocated to the party is determined by two factors: preference votes are first used to choose candidates which pass a certain threshold, then the number of votes cast for the various lists within that party are used.
Which candidates from which lists are to secure the seats allocated to the party is determined by two factors: preference votes are first used to choose candidates, then the number of votes cast for the various lists within that party are used. These candidates pass a certain threshold.