The coalition will seek the support of parliament to call on the federal government to immediately lift the suspension on the processing of Afghan asylum seekers.
While the six-month suspension, introduced in April this year, is likely to be lifted when the government reviews the policy next week, the coalition wants to bring on a debate on the issue.
A motion, to be moved by opposition immigration spokesman Scott Morrison, is likely to have the support of the Australian Greens who do not support the suspension policy.
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It is likely the government will move to have the debate delayed until after it reviews the policy.
The move by the coalition comes as Australia's immigration detention network continues to face problems of overcrowding.
The suspension of processing asylum claims for Afghans was introduced in April along with a freeze on the processing of Sri Lankan asylum seekers.
The three-month suspension for Sri Lankan asylum seekers was lifted in July.
