Murray-Darling Basin plan: Keith Pitt rejects call for inquiry by NSW Nationals’ leader

John Barilaro says 'irrigators are at breaking point' but federal water minister says there have been enough reviews

The NSW Nationals leader, John Barilaro, has called for a royal commission into the Murray-Darling Basin plan following a meeting with irrigators on Thursday - a move set to reignite concerns about NSW's commitment to the four-state and federal compact.

The release on Nationals' letterhead, which also quotes the NSW water minister, Melinda Pavey, is understood not to have the backing of the state cabinet.