Australia shares log worst day in 3 weeks: ASX 200 closes lower; DroneShield gains big, Silex Systems falls sharply, check top gainers and losers

Australian shares experienced their weakest session in three weeks on Tuesday. Major banks saw significant losses, impacting the S&P/ASX 200 index. Miners, however, posted gains, reaching record highs. Investors are now focused on upcoming inflation data, which could influence monetary policy decisions. BlueScope Steel surged over 20 percent on a takeover bid.