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

Prime Minister Albanese responded to the criticism.

He described Hanson's remarks as nasty and spiteful.

He stood up for his late mother against the attack.

He responded firmly to the remarks head on.

MP Barnaby Joyce also commented on the issue.

He raised doubts about the Prime Minister's response tactic.

The spat focused on a critical remark and a forceful reply.

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