Penalties could be on the cards for careless builders as the Government looks to strengthen professional requirements. 

It's eyeing key changes to the registration and licensing regimes, with a focus on lifting competence and accountability requirements; as well as improving Building Act consumer protections.

Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk confirms it's also looking into a new offence for deliberately hiding non-compliant building work in remote inspections. 

That would mean a $50,000 fine for individuals or $150,000 for businesses, should it become law. 

Kerre Woodham is joined by Master Builders Chief Executive Ankit Sharma to discuss further. 

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