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Clause 78 Exception—lay opinions
The opinion rule does not apply to evidence of an opinion expressed by a person if—
(a)the opinion is based on what the person saw, heard or otherwise perceived about a matter or event; and
(b)evidence of the opinion is necessary to obtain an adequate account or understanding of the person's perception of the matter or event.