Complex sentence: The reform solidified Labor's position, as the "one vote one value" system did not take into account sizeable electoral majorities; much of the Liberal vote was held in ultra-safe rural seats where it was rendered useless.
Split into simpler sentences: The reform solidified Labor's position, as the new system did not take into account sizeable electoral majorities. Much of the Liberal vote was held in ultra-safe rural seats where it was rendered useless.