(1) If:
(a) a thing was done for a particular purpose under the Statistics Regulations 1983 as in force immediately before that instrument was repealed; and
(b) the thing could be done for that purpose under this instrument;
the thing has effect for the purposes of this instrument as if it had been done under this instrument.
(2) Without limiting subsection (1), a reference in that subsection to a thing being done includes a reference to:
(a) an engagement being made; and
(b) a certificate or other instrument being given or made.