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National affairs The moment of truth Ben Eltham 18 August 2010 Both major parties have announced policies that will be difficult to implement after the election, writes Ben Eltham National affairs Arts, culture and different kinds of humbug Ben Eltham 29 July 2010 Culture and the arts have not featured prominently in this year’s election campaign. That’s a shame, writes Ben Eltham, because we badly need to debate… National affairs Back to schools Ben Eltham 23 July 2010 Schools policy is back on the election agenda, writes Ben Eltham. But will it lead to substantial reform? Books & arts The copyright cops Ben Eltham 15 July 2010 When it comes to the prices they pay for copyrighted music, Australian consumers are being stung everywhere from the gym to the pub, writes Ben Eltham