Hon. Norman Moore was appointed Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Fisheries; Electoral Affairs on the election of the Liberal-National Government in September 2008.

His priorities for his portfolios are:

•  Improving and accelerating the State Government approvals processes for resources exploration and development to increase certainty for industry, attract investment and increase economic benefits for Western Australia.

• Ensuring workable and sustainable management of the State’s fisheries to protect the long term interests of the recreational and professional fishing sectors.

• Ensuring WA's electral system fairly and equitably reflects the democratic foundations of the State's community.

Mr Moore was first elected to the WA Parliament as a Member of the Legislative Council in 1977.

He has represented the people of WA’s vast Mining and Pastoral Region with continuous service since his first election to the Legislative Council and is currently the longest-serving member in State Parliament.