Senator Pauline Hanson criticised Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about 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 against the comments directly.
MP Barnaby Joyce weighed in on the dispute.
He questioned the way the Prime Minister responded.
The exchange centred on a critical remark and a forceful reply.
The exchange involved Hanson's criticism and Albanese's defence of his mother.