PM's touching tribute to teen who took her own life after bullying

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has written a touching tribute to Amy 'Dolly' Everett, the Northern Territory girl who took her own life at just 14 after being bullied online.

"As a parent and as a grandparent, my heart breaks for Dolly and her family," Mr Turnbull writes in the statement released on Thursday.

"From pain and loss we must renew our commitment to say no to bullying.

"Any life lost to bullying, especially someone as young as Dolly, just 14 years old, is one too many."

The teenager from Katherine in the Northern Territory took her own life on January 3 after suffering years of online abuse.

Her father, Tick Everett, took to Facebook to describe his grief, saying his beloved daughter felt she had no other option.

"I know for some suicide is considered cowardly but I guarantee those people wouldn't have half the strength that my precious little angel had," he wrote.

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In his statement the Prime Minister writes, "Dolly's passing highlights the devastating impact that bullying can have on its victims.

"Every step must be taken to reduce the incidence of bullying, whether offline or on, and eliminate it wherever we can."

In the statement Mr Turnbull notes that the federal government has established the office of the eSafety Commissioner in order to tackle cyber-bullying and work with internet companies to promote safety online.

"But much more work is needed, from government, health groups and the internet companies themselves, to prevent cyberbullying, stop it when it occurs and to minimise its impact when it does occur.," he writes.

Dolly’ Everett's family are now launching a trust named Dolly's Dream, aimed at raising awareness about the real-life consequences of online harassment.

The Everetts are encouraging people to get behind the hashtags #stopbullyingnow and #doitforDolly.

"Lucy and my thoughts are with Dolly's parents, Kate and Tick, family and friends at this very sad time," the Prime Minister's statement concludes.

"Dolly, you are loved and you will never be forgotten."

The full statement can be read here.

If you or someone you know is struggling mentally contact Lifeline for support on 131 114 or the Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467.