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 described Hanson's remarks as cruel and mean-spirited.

He defended his late mother from the criticism.

He pushed back against the comments head on.

MP Barnaby Joyce offered his view on the matter.

He challenged the response approach taken by the Prime Minister.

The exchange centred on a critical remark and a forceful reply.

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