The government of Nauru has banned the ABC from entering the country to cover the Pacific Islands Forum in September, accusing the broadcaster of interfering in the tiny nation's domestic politics and harassing its president.

It comes amid consternation in Australia over the severely limited number of journalists who will be able to cover the annual meeting, with the Nauruan government citing a lack of available accommodation.

In a statement posted online Monday, the Nauruan government specifically banned the ABC from covering the forum, of which Australia is by far the largest member.

The tiny island nation of Nauru houses an Australian immigration detention facility. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen

"It should be noted that no representative from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation will be granted a visa to enter Nauru under any circumstances," the government advised.