Australian officials are stepping up their rescue effort in Afghanistan as the Taliban conducts a house-to-house hunt for people who supported foreign governments.
An evacuation flight was due to arrive in Perth overnight after leaving Dubai with 76 citizens and refugee visa holders on board.
The federal government has also been trying to arrange a landing slot in the capital for an RAAF C-17 transporter with capacity for at least 134 passengers.
Australia has committed an initial 3,000 places in its humanitarian intake for Afghans fleeing the takeover.
With emergency visas being issued, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says even more people could be resettled.
National Cabinet will discuss the unfolding situation today, with state and territory leaders considering quarantine arrangements for arriving Australians and Afghan nationals.
