Darling River fish kill: minister's office says threats prompted decision to bypass residents

Office of NSW primary industries minister Niall Blair blames security concerns for not stopping at boat ramp where residents wanted answers on hundreds of thousands of deaths

The New South Wales primary industries minister has been accused of failing to listen to residents during a visit to inspect the Darling River after the deaths of hundreds of thousands of native fish.

Niall Blair's office said on Wednesday that security concerns following threats on social media meant he did not stop at a boat ramp where about 150 residents had gathered during a visit to the far-western community of Menindee.