SEMAP notwithstanding, fly as fast as you can, as direct as you can, and you will be numero uno. Sequence gets firmish about 40 minutes out. Too many nearby regional airports to do otherwise. The original complainant should pull their head in, ATC are effectively giving an EAT. Always better to vector/hold on the way down to FL230 than over the burbs at A070.
A380s and <25,000kg acft will get f*ed around at Sydney regardless, thanks to
this.