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Federal appeals tribunal gets legal overhaul, new name

The changes will restore confidence to the appeals tribunal, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Thousands of people who have cases before the federal appeals tribunal will soon have their decisions reviewed faster.

Laws overhauling the Administrative Appeals Tribunal passed federal parliament on Tuesday, paving the way for cases to be expedited before the body.

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