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

Prime Minister Albanese responded to the criticism.

He described Hanson's remarks as nasty and vindictive.

He defended his late mother against the attack.

He pushed back against the comments without hesitation.

MP Barnaby Joyce offered his view on the issue.

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

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

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