Mark Hornshaw is a husband and father of six and grandfather of two children. He resides in Lorne, where he and his family operate a native bushfoods business. He is an economist with 15 years of university teaching experience in economics, management, and entrepreneurship. Prior to that, he operated businesses in the telecommunications and food-service industries. He has also served as President of a state sporting organisation, board member of an overseas aid charity, and Vice President and policy director of the NSW Libertarian Party.
As a libertarian, Mark believes in a big thriving community, with the lightest possible interference from government. He strongly supports private property rights.