 In 1988, Hanson began a relationship with Morrie Marsden, a businessman in Queensland.Together, they established a catering service under the holding company Marsden Hanson Pty Ltd, and operated from their fish and chips store, Marsden's Seafood, in Silkstone, Queensland.Marsden worked on Hanson's campaign for political office in the seat of Oxley in 1996, and was a member of her staff after her election.