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

Prime Minister Albanese replied to the remark.

He characterised Hanson's remarks as nasty and vindictive.

He defended his late mother from the criticism.

He pushed back against the comments without hesitation.

MP Barnaby Joyce also commented on the issue.

He raised doubts about the way the Prime Minister responded.

The spat centred on criticism from the senator and a direct response from the Prime Minister.

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