Australian shares edge lower as mining, energy take hit

The stock market ended down across the board, except for the consumer staples and financial sectors. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

The local share market has finished slightly lower, as mining and energy companies lost ground, ahead of an important update on the health of Australia's economy.

The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index on Tuesday finished down 23.9 points, or 0.31 per cent, at 7,737.1, while the broader All Ordinaries closed 30 points, or 0.37 per cent, lower at 7,994.1.