Ankit Sharma: Higher penalties for careless builders

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.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.