Australians could boycott Indonesia over executions: FM

Bishop, who pleaded for the lives of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran in parliament Thursday, said the situation was tense as Indonesian authorities made plans to transfer the pair from prison to the site of their execution.

"It's a very tense situation," Bishop told Fairfax radio.

Vigils have been held around Australia, which does not support the death penalty, to plead for mercy and Bishop said if they faced the firing squad it could influence whether Australians took holidays in Indonesia.

She warned Jakarta against underestimating the strength of feeling within the Australian public for the pair.

"I've been overwhelmed with emails and text messages, I know that people have been staging vigils and rallies," she said.

"I think the Australian people will demonstrate their deep disapproval of this action, including by making decisions about where they wish to holiday."

The Indonesian island of Bali is a key holiday destination for Australians.

Asked whether Australia would consider withdrawing its officials from Indonesia if the pair are executed, Bishop said: "This is a matter still to be considered. 

"My concern is that we want the lines of communication between our ambassador and the Indonesian government to remain open," she added.