Senator Pauline Hanson took aim at 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 from the criticism.

He responded firmly to the remarks without hesitation.

MP Barnaby Joyce offered his view on the issue.

He challenged the way the Prime Minister responded.

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

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