'Mulheron weaves together a stunning kaleidoscope to view class actions through the lens of government. Her imaginative analytical framework and choice of targeted examples deliver fascinating insights into the class action regimes in their cultural and political context, but with a rigour that Mulheron unfailingly delivers. A must for the novice and the specialist.' Peta Spender, Australian National University
1. Introduction; Part I. 'Preparing a Path to the Stadium': 2. Government as class actions enabler; 3. Government as class actions designer; 4. Government as class actions funder; 5. Government as 'gate-keeper': cross-border class actions; Part II. 'As a Participant in the Match': 6. Government as representative claimant; 7. Government as class member; 8. Government as class actions defendant; 9. Government as class actions beneficiary; 10. Conclusion: levelling the playing field.