Australia's social media age limit has won the support of the European Commission president during an event at the United Nations.

From December 10, Australia will ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms , with the onus on tech companies to prevent their access.

Australia hosted an event overnight on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York to explain the reasons behind the move and generate global momentum for others to follow suit.

Australia's willingness to take on the social media giants is drawing significant international interest.

Emma Mason, whose 15-year-old daughter Tilly died by suicide after being bullied on social media, spoke powerfully at the event, in front of an image of her daughter.

"Death by bullying enabled by social media" is how

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