Senator Pauline Hanson attacked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese regarding the public housing use of his late mother.
Prime Minister Albanese responded to the criticism.
He described Hanson's remarks as nasty and spiteful.
He stood up for his late mother against the attack.
He delivered a rebuttal to the remarks head on.
MP Barnaby Joyce also commented on the matter.
He raised doubts about the response approach taken by the Prime Minister.
The spat focused on a critical remark and a forceful reply.
The exchange featured Hanson's criticism and Albanese's defence of his mother.