Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Evidence Act 2008 - SECT 78

Exception-lay opinions

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.