Assistant Defence Minister Andrew Hastie has expressed concerns about former Afghan interpreters who helped Australian soldiers at war.
Mr Hastie, who was deployed to Afghanistan as an SAS captain, said the government was working to bring the interpreters to safety.
"Afghanistan is a really tough place," he told the ABC on Tuesday.
"As we've seen there is a lot of attacks still going on and yes, of course I am concerned about those people who have helped the Australian government do its work there.
"Decisions are being considered and will be made in due course."
At least 300 interpreters are seeking protection in Australia as allied troops depart Afghanistan.
Time is of the essence, with some of the interpreters placed on Taliban kill lists.
Scott Morrison has previously suggested Afghan interpreters who helped Australian troops were highly likely to be evacuated and offered protection.
But the prime minister has been careful in commenting on how long the process could take, fearful it might put the interpreters at risk of persecution.
The last Australian troops will depart Afghanistan by September, following America's decision to end the war before the 20-year anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.
