President’s Message

Have you considered a tree change?

MICHAEL ESPOSITO, EDITOR

This travel themed edition of the Bulletin roughly coincides with the significant uptick in interstate and overseas travel after almost two years of tight border restrictions.

For those who are planning to travel in the near future, the article by Marcus Vella on travel insurance and the extent to which COVID-19 related disruptions may be covered is very useful.

During the border restrictions, many South Australians took the opportunity to discover different parts of their own State, eliciting a newfound appreciation for the numerous charms that exist in their own backyard.

One silver lining to this whole pandemic was that it gave regional remote and rural parts of South Australia the opportunity to shine in front of a new audience of South Australians who might have otherwise holidayed interstate.

It may have even convinced some people to make a permanent tree change.

There’s a lot to recommend about living in the country, and Port-Lincoln based lawyer Kate McShane talks up the benefits of working in the country.

We are all aware of struggles faced by jobseekers due to the huge numbers of law graduates coming through law schools, yet a number of regional law firms and organisations are crying out for lawyers.

If you like the idea of work-life balance, easy commutes, being in a tightknit community and being surrounded by nature’s beauty, working in the country may be something worth considering.

Choosing the right trust accounting software

Practitioners are reminded that the Society’s website contains a list of trust accounting software packages that are operational in South Australia.

The list can be accessed at the following link: https://www.lawsocietysa. asn.au/pdf/Trust%20account%20 software%20schedule%202021.pdf

When choosing a trust accounting package, practitioners should evaluate their trust accounting needs and consider matters such as licensing fees, security, compatibility, usability and data access.

Practitioners should also be mindful of any contract terms relating to transitioning out of one platform to another, particularly with regards to client data access and exit costs.

It is important that practitioners ensure their trust accounting software meets all regulatory requirements. For more information about computerised trust accounting regulatory requirements, click here: https://www.lawsocietysa.asn. au/Public/Lawyers/Operating_a_Legal_ Practice/Trust_Accounting_Management_ Online_Resource/TASoftware.aspx B

IN THIS ISSUE

TRAVELLING WITH PETS

What the law says on pets in vehicles

MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT

Empowering participation for people with disabilities

PROTECTING DATA SECURITY

Cloud computing guidelines for practitioners