What is the difference between a Prime Minister and a President? Why does Australia have a Prime Minister?

Great question Lana! The term president usually refers to the head of state of a country that is a republic. A prime minister is usually the leader of the government of a country that is a constitutional monarchy (Australia), republic (France) or another system of government. In some systems of government (the United States and Indonesia), the president is both the head of state and the leader of the government.

A man in a suit speaking into microphones at a lectern. Behind him is an Australian flag, an Aboriginal flag and a Torres Strait Islander flag.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese giving a press conference.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese giving a press conference.

A man in a suit speaking into microphones at a lectern. Behind him is an Australian flag, an Aboriginal flag and a Torres Strait Islander flag.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese giving a press conference at Australian Parliament House. Behind him are the Australian flag, the Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait Islander flag.

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