Senator Pauline Hanson attacked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese regarding his late mother's use of public housing.

Prime Minister Albanese hit back at the attack.

He characterised Hanson's remarks as cruel and mean-spirited.

He spoke in defence of his late mother in response to the comment.

He pushed back against the comments head on.

MP Barnaby Joyce offered his view on the issue.

He challenged the Prime Minister's response tactic.

The clash centred on criticism from the senator and a direct response from the Prime Minister.

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