(1) Where an application has been made under the Act of 2006 for the grant or renewal of an employment permit under that Act, but a decision in respect of the application has not been made by the Minister before the commencement date, the application shall be treated as if it were an application for the grant or renewal of an employment permit under this Act and shall, subject to section 72, be dealt with accordingly.

(2) Where an application referred to in subsection (1) relates to an employment permit in respect of the purpose referred to in section 3A(2)(b) of the Act of 2006, the application shall, notwithstanding the coming into operation of section 6, be determined under the Act of 2006 as if the enactments referred to in section 6 had not been repealed or revoked.