Senator Pauline Hanson criticised Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over 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 spoke in defence of his late mother against the attack.

He responded firmly against the comments head on.

MP Barnaby Joyce weighed in on the dispute.

He raised doubts about the response approach taken by the Prime Minister.

The exchange was over the senator's critical comments and the Prime Minister's direct rebuttal.

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