Senator Pauline Hanson took aim at Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about the fact his late mother used public housing.
Prime Minister Albanese replied to the remark.
He characterised Hanson's remarks as nasty and spiteful.
He defended his late mother in response to the comment.
He delivered a rebuttal at the criticism head on.
MP Barnaby Joyce offered his view on the dispute.
He raised doubts about the Prime Minister's response tactic.
The spat centred on a critical remark and a forceful reply.
The exchange included Hanson's criticism and Albanese's defence of his mother.