The new study found that most domestic nannies who work in Australia are exploited, overworked and underpaid.
A survey of Australian babysitters found that 60% did more than traditional belief, and 58% did not receive a minimum wage.
The study, "Cultural Exchange or cheap Butler," interviewed nearly 1500 people from 34 countries and found that families liked to increase tasks without paying extra money.
One of the report's authors, Dr Laurie Berg, told SBS News that the report highlighted the need to better manage the industry.
Dr Berg, from Sydney University of Technology, said: "We now know that a lack of effective regulation can lead to an extreme imbalance in the authority between a family and a residential nanny, which can make the babysitter vulnerable."
Nannies became the protagonists of a political storm earlier this year, when Interior Ministry minister Darden was revealed to have personally intervened and prevented three nannies with tourist visas from being repatriated.
Unlike other countries, Australia does not have a special nanny visa, and only those who have been granted a working holiday visa can legally do the job.
Taking a tourist visa as a nanny can cause the visa to be cancelled.
Dr Berg called on government to provide more information about visa restrictions to the nanny.
Dr. Berg said the report showed the working conditions of the nanny.
"because there is no formal residential nanny program in Australia, until now we don't have any specific information about the day-to-day work of residential nannies across the country."
Domestic babysitters usually bring their children and do some light housework in foreign families in exchange for accommodation and pocket money. This is usually done by young people.
Being a nanny at home is thought to be an easy way to travel around the world.
The report recommends that families and babysitters be provided with more information about the criteria for finding someone.