Senator Pauline Hanson criticised Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over the public housing use of his late mother.

Prime Minister Albanese responded to the criticism.

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

He defended his late mother from the criticism.

He responded firmly at the criticism head on.

MP Barnaby Joyce also commented on the dispute.

He challenged the response approach taken by the Prime Minister.

The clash centred on the senator's critical comments and the Prime Minister's direct rebuttal.

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