Turnbull A Shrivelled Up Walnut says Kennett, page-43

Miranda Devine coined the phrase because she was a strong supporter of the Dud and anti Abbott or any of his allies.

Since the Dud walked the plank I have seen her several times on Sky news. M.D. seems to have had a conversion of sorts. She now seems to be a strong supporter of the ScoMo team.

That's ok. Unlike the left, Piste Skier,  which you seem to inhabit despite vocal  protestations to the contrary, centre right journalists aren't quite as tribal as your lot - they are free to express views and - shock, horror - change their views.