(1) This section applies if, before the commencement day—
(a) an application was made to the guardianship tribunal under a territory law; and
(b) the tribunal had not begun an inquiry into the application.
(2) The application is taken on and after the commencement day to be an application to the ACAT under the territory law.
(3) An order made by the guardianship tribunal in relation to the application is taken on and after the commencement day to be an order of the ACAT.