An efficient plant biosecurity system is vital for protecting Australia’s $31.8 billion plant production industries and our unique environment from exotic plant pest threats. Research, development and extension (R,D&E) are a vital part of this system. In order to improve the R,D&E underpinning the plant biosecurity system a greater understanding of the gaps and inefficiencies of the R,D&E system are critical. This report aims to provide an analysis of some of the areas for improvement and provide recommendations from the National Plant Biosecurity R,D&E Strategy Implementation Committee (the committee) in order to improve the R,D&E system sustaining Australia’s plant biosecurity system. The National Plant Biosecurity R,D&E Strategy Implementation Committee can then pass these recommendations to relevant government departments, Rural Research and Development Corporations (RDCs) and other relevant stakeholders.