Senator Pauline Hanson attacked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese regarding the fact his late mother used public housing.

Prime Minister Albanese replied to the remark.

He branded Hanson's remarks as cruel and mean-spirited.

He stood up for his late mother against the attack.

He pushed back at the criticism directly.

MP Barnaby Joyce offered his view on the issue.

He questioned the Prime Minister's response tactic.

The spat was over a critical remark and a forceful reply.

The exchange featured Hanson's criticism and Albanese's defence of his mother.