The Australian stock market is on track for its worst session in 12 weeks as the big four banks, the major miners and the energy sector continue to weigh amid a wider slump.
Australian shares closed up a whisker following a late afternoon rally after spending most of the day in the red during a busy day for economic indicators.
Australian shares have closed marginally down after a spike in the price of iron ore that boosted mining companies couldn't make up for losses elsewhere.
The Australian sharemarket has closed lower for a fourth straight day, after a vote in the British House of Commons cast the Brexit process into disarray.