Prime Minister Scott Morrison reportedly wanted Hillsong pastor Brian Houston to be part of his delegation to the United States but was rebuffed by the Trump administration.

The Australian government put forward Mr Houston as an attendee for the official state dinner at the White House but gave up after the Americans "vetoed" the invitation during negotiations, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing several unnamed sources.

Hillsong's Brian Houston. Credit:Janie Barrett

A spokesman for Mr Morrison told The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald the guest list was a matter for the hosts.

“Invitations to the state dinner are entirely at the discretion of the White House as has been the case previously,” he said.