Basic facts (coll.) (5,5)

I believe the answer is:

brass tacks

(Other definitions for brass tacks that I've seen before include "Details of practical business (colloq.)" , "Basics" , "Basic realities (informal)" , "Basic facts (colloq.)" , "Hard facts" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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