News Encyclopedia: What is an au pair and do they need more regulation in Australia?

Au pairs generally care for a family's children for 20-40 hours per week.

Au pairs generally care for a family's children for 20-40 hours per week. Source: Getty

Australia's au pairs saga is threatening to bring down a federal minister. Winmas Yu looks at what the job entails in this episode of News Encyclopedia.



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