Study 3 found that the expansive-feet-on-desk pose led to greater feelings of power and implicit activation of power-related concepts for Americans, but not for East Asians.
Study 4 found that compared to a constricted posture, the expansive feet-on-desk pose led to greater risk-taking among Americans, but not among East Asians. Specifically, after holding the posture for three minutes, American participants were more likely to choose to take action to deal with a problem or situation presented to them, whereas this posture did not have the same effect on East Asian participants.
https://www.buffalo.edu/news/releases/2013/10/017.html
Renaming and Broadening: After World War II, the British and Australian governments renamed Armistice Day to Remembrance Day to honor the service and sacrifice of personnel in both World Wars.
ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day are Australia's two major days of military commemoration, though they mark different historical events, dates, and traditions. [
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Key Differences at a Glance
| Feature | ANZAC Day | Remembrance Day |
|---|
| Date | April 25 (anniversary of the 1915 Gallipoli landing) | November 11 (anniversary of the 1918 WWI Armistice) |
| Focus | Commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who have served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. | Marks the end of World War I and honors all who lost their lives in service. |
| Public Holiday | Yes (observed nationwide across all Australian states) | No (commemorated during the workday) |
| Primary Symbol | Rosemary (traditionally worn, as it grows wild on Gallipoli) | Red Poppy (from the flowers of the Western Front) |
| Key Events | Dawn services, veteran marches, gunfire breakfasts, and two-up. | One minute of silence at 11:00 AM, with the national service at the Australian War Memorial. |
To find out if both partners are eligible for the Seniors and Pensioners Tax Offset (SAPTO), you must check two main conditions and calculate your combined rebate income against the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) thresholds. [1, 2]
Step 1: Check the Two Core Eligibility Conditions
- Condition 1 (Age or Payment):
- You must have reached the Age Pension age (67 years or older) or received an eligible Australian Government pension, allowance, or Veterans' Affairs payment during the financial year.
- You are ineligible if you were in jail for the entire financial year. [1, 2, 3]
- Condition 2 (Rebate Income Thresholds):
- Your combined rebate income as a couple must be below the cut-out threshold.
- For recent income years, the combined rebate income threshold for a couple living together is less than $87,620 (or less than $43,810 per person).
- If you and your spouse have to live apart due to illness or a nursing home, the combined threshold is less than $100,104 (or less than $50,052 per person). [1]
Step 2: Calculate Your Rebate Income
Your rebate income is generally your taxable income plus certain adjustments (such as reportable fringe benefits, net investment losses, and reportable super contributions) minus any applicable offsets.
To see if both partners fall under the cut-out limit as a couple living together:
- Add both of your individual rebate incomes together to get your combined rebate income. [1]
- Divide the combined rebate income in half (0.5 × combined amount) to check each partner's share against the per-partner cut-out limit ($43,810). [1] (??)
- Both partners are potentially eligible for SAPTO if your combined rebate income is below $87,620 and each partner's determined share is under $43,810. [1]
Step 3: Calculate Individual SAPTO & Spousal Transfer
- Individual Amount: The actual SAPTO amount you each receive is calculated using your individual rebate income (not your combined income). As your individual income rises above the base threshold, your offset reduces by 12.5 cents for every dollar over the threshold until it phases out completely. [1, 2]
- Transferring Unused SAPTO: If one partner has a low taxable income and does not use their full SAPTO amount, any unused portion can automatically transfer to the eligible spouse to help reduce their tax payable. [1, 2]
