: The most recent major commentary was released in 2021. Experts describe it as an excellent document for understanding the evolution of Australian earthquake engineering.
The primary edition referenced is 2007. While the main AS 1170.4 was amended in 2018 (primarily for link to AS 3600 concrete), the to reflect: as 1170.4 commentary
No commentary is perfect, and the AS 1170.4 commentary (published in 2003, supplementing the 2007 edition of the standard) has specific limitations that the engineer must note: : The most recent major commentary was released in 2021
The Australian Commentary lags notably behind New Zealand’s, which is understandable given NZ’s higher seismicity, but still regrettable. but still regrettable.