Albanese Rebukes Pauline Hanson Over Public Housing Critique

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called One Nation leader Pauline Hanson ‘nasty’ and ‘spiteful’ after her resurfaced remarks about his mother’s long‑term residence in public housing. The comments, which surfaced on social media, prompted Albanese to publicly defend his mother and denounce Hanson’s tone. In a separate development, Liberal MP Andrew Hastie threatened to take a hard line against Hanson, warning that One Nation MPs Barnaby Joyce and David Farley might experience ‘buyers’ remorse’ for joining the party. The exchange illustrates the sharp partisan divisions in Canberra, with leaders from both sides publicly confronting each other over personal attacks and party loyalty. The confrontation may shape voter perceptions ahead of upcoming elections and influence how the government frames its housing policies.