Energy stocks .AXEJ rose 1.7% with Worley Ltd WOR.AX leading the gains, up 4.3%, and Beach Energy Ltd BPT.AX gaining 2%. By Vasudha Kaukuntla May 4 (Reuters) - Australian shares closed higher on Tuesday as the central bank raised its economic growth forecast and kept interest rates on hold, with commodity-related stocks leading the way on the benchmark index. RBA Governor Philip Lowe appears willing to do "whatever it takes" to get unemployment closer to 4% and annual wage growth near 3% to see inflation sitting securely within the bank's 2%-3% target, they added.