COMPANIES associated with the $21.7billion Adani Carmichael mine project have been labelled "eco-terrorists” by the Galilee Blockade.

The group of environmental activists is fighting to bring the project to a last-minute halt.

Their strategy is to take "non-violent direct action” against major contractors, potential financiers and key political supporters of the project.

The group doesn't mince their words when it comes to identifying their enemy.

"Galilee Blockade will strategically target any key company or organisation facilitating coalmining in the Galilee Basin. We consider them eco-terrorists,” a statement on the group's website said.

Whitsunday MP Jason Costigan said people wanted the project to proceed.

"I respect that we live in a democracy and people can voice their opinions, but at the end of the day the courts have made a decision and people are fed up with all these roadblocks,” he said.

"I want to make the point that we can have the best of both worlds - looking after the environment without sacrificing development.”

Greens spokesperson Jonathon Dykyj defended the group's right to peacefully protest.

"Non-violent direct action and civil disobedience is a cornerstone of our democracy,” he said.

When politicians fail us and aren't acting in our long-term interests these groups will see fit to take other forms of actions.”