i would think it's been paid to you as your daughter is on the dependent rate of youth allowance. my understanding was that it was to be paid for children considered dependent (so parental income used to work out how much they get) and it's probable that it's paying that way for that reason. i can't see them paying that amount of money to a 'dependant' childs account!

the only other thing is = are any of your kids on carer allowance at all?

i haven't been to work since all of this was announced so i'm at a bit of a loss to tell you exactly (and everyone finished at work about half hour ago so i can't ask) - but yeah, i'd think it's either carer allowance, or because she is considered dependent and they won't pay it to a child in those circs. definitely call fao tomorrow (8am is good - just as the phone lines open) - they'll clarify for you - then come back and post your response for the rest of us!