India, July 9 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised Australia's decision to bar children under the age of 16 from using major social media platforms, describing the move as an example from which India and the rest of the world can learn.

Addressing a gathering during the Australia-India Annual Leaders' Summit in Melbourne, Modi said Australia's efforts to regulate social media and protect young users were setting an important precedent.

"The way you are bringing changes in laws related to information technology and social media, and working to protect society, is highly inspiring for the world. We are learning a lot from your efforts and taking many lessons from them," he said while addressing the leaders including his cou...