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

Australia's au pairs saga is threatening to bring down a federal minister. SBS News looks at what the job entails.

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

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton is under fire for saving two au pairs from deportation in 2015.

It is understood both women tried to enter Australia without the correct work visa. Despite this, Mr Dutton personally intervened and allowed them in on visitor visas.

 Read the full article in English here.


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By Nick Baker, Argyro Vourdoumpa

Source: SBS News



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