Authority not bound by legal forms etc act-s311E โ€” as in force on 2026-06-04 โ€” C2026C00232 ยท Compilation No. 171 โ€” https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026C00232/latest/text 311E Authority not bound by legal forms etc. In considering making a decision under subsection 311A(1), the Migration Agents Registration Authority: (a) is not bound by technicalities, legal forms or rules of evidence; and (b) must act according to substantial justice and the merits of the case.