Market pullbacks are never pleasant, but they are a normal part of investing.

A 10% decline in the share market can feel dramatic in the moment, yet history shows these corrections occur regularly. For long-term investors, they can also create opportunities to buy high-quality Australian shares at more attractive prices.

If the ASX were to fall by around 10%, I would focus on buying companies with strong businesses, reliable earnings, and long-term growth potential.

Here are three Australian shares I would be watching closely if that happened.

BHP is one of the highest-quality mining companies in the world and often finds its way onto my watchlist during market weakness.

The…