The document discusses key issues facing advocates for arts education in developing a national curriculum for Australia. It acknowledges that while governments now recognize the value of arts education, implementation requires concrete support. The author is a member of the advisory group developing the arts curriculum, which is working to resolve difficult questions like which artforms to teach, how often, and how to build on current practice that favors music and visual arts. The group is also considering issues like whether all artforms should be taught at all grade levels, how to balance visual and performing arts, and how many hours should be devoted to arts learning.