Australian shares are poised to edge up on Tuesday, likely helped by gains in local miners and energy stocks on the back of upbeat commodity prices, and along with a positive Wall Street finish overnight.

The local share price index futures rose about 0.2%, a 3-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index close. The benchmark rose 0.3% at close of session on Monday.

Mining, energy stocks push Australian shares higher

New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index rose 0.3% to 13129.3 points in early trade.