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

Prime Minister Albanese hit back at the attack.

He described Hanson's remarks as nasty and vindictive.

He spoke in defence of his late mother against the attack.

He responded firmly against the comments directly.

MP Barnaby Joyce weighed in on the dispute.

He raised doubts about the way the Prime Minister responded.

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

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